2 Jan

BOWATER, RONALD EDWARD THORNEYCROFT  (2530440) age: 19

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Meteor T Mk 7, WL365 of No 205 Advanced Flying School, which struck the ground after losing height in a descending turn.  He was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium

5 Jan

FARRANT, DESMOND BERNARD  (1890623) age: 27

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Vampire FB Mk 5, WA103 of No 5 Sqn, which flew into a tree whilst carrying out a simulated rocket attack.  He is buried in Limmer Cemetery, Hannover

5 Jan

HOWES, ROBERT DOUGLAS  (1397452) age: 34

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Washington B Mk 1, WF553 of No 15 Sqn, which crashed after hitting the ground on the base leg of its third attempt at an approach in poor weather.  He is buried in Ramsden Bellhouse Cemetery, Wickford

5 Jan

LLOYD, LEONARD FREDERICK  (1339420) age: 29

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Washington B Mk 1, WF553 of No 15 Sqn, which crashed after hitting the ground on the base leg of its third attempt at an approach in poor weather.  He is buried in Haverhill Cemetery

5 Jan

MATTHEWS, ERIC  (1623957) age: 29

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Washington B Mk 1, WF553 of No 15 Sqn, which crashed after hitting the ground on the base leg of its third attempt at an approach in poor weather.  He is buried in Old Colwyn Churchyard

5 Jan

RUST, FREDERICK ANTHONY  (168296) age: 29

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Washington B Mk 1, WF553 of No 15 Sqn, which crashed after hitting the ground on the base leg of its third attempt at an approach in poor weather.  He is buried in Coningsby Cemetery

5 Jan

TOMBLIN, GORDON  (576970) age: 29

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Washington B Mk 1, WF553 of No 15 Sqn, which crashed after hitting the ground on the base leg of its third attempt at an approach in poor weather.  He is buried in Coningsby Cemetery

5 Jan

JAQUES, DOUGLAS WILLIAM  (187940) age: 30

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Tempest TT Mk 5, SN346 of the APS Sylt which which overturned after landing too far down the runway and into soft ground during his first solo on type.  He is buried in Ohlsdorf Military Cemetery

6 Jan

CHESTER, ANTHONY ROBIN LANGLEY  (579764) age: 24

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Harvard T Mk 2B, FX280 of the RAF College, which dived vertically into a field whilst making a controlled descent through cloud in snow and low cloud.  He was cremated at Wilford Hill Crematorium, West Bridgford

6 Jan

McGRATH, TERENCE PATRICK JOSEPH  (55594) age: 31

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Harvard T Mk 2B, FX280 of the RAF College, which dived vertically into a field whilst making a controlled descent through cloud in snow and low cloud.  He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, Cranwell

8 Jan

ANDERSON, ROBERT FRASER SNEDDON  (2312139) age: 24

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Washington B Mk 1, WF502 of No 90 Sqn, which crashed inverted into the ground at Llanarmon Yb Il in Denbighshire, whilst undertaking a high level radar bombing practice.  He is buried in Hawarden Cemetery

8 Jan

CLIFTON, MAURICE JOHN JAMES  (3136764) age: 18

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Washington B Mk 1, WF502 of No 90 Sqn, which crashed inverted into the ground at Llanarmon Yb Il in Denbighshire, whilst undertaking a high level radar bombing practice.  He is buried in City Cemetery, Cambridge

8 Jan

HUGHSON, ROBERT GREIG  (2557750) age: 19

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Washington B Mk 1, WF502 of No 90 Sqn, which crashed inverted into the ground at Llanarmon Yb Il in Denbighshire, whilst undertaking a high level radar bombing practice.  He is buried in Liberton Cemetery, Edinburgh

8 Jan

LIGHTOWLERS, MICHAEL JACKSON  (3508424) age: 21

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Washington B Mk 1, WF502 of No 90 Sqn, which crashed inverted into the ground at Llanarmon Yb Il in Denbighshire, whilst undertaking a high level radar bombing practice.  He is buried in Hawarden Cemetery

8 Jan

MARTIN, ANTHONY STUART  (2391435) age: 22

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Washington B Mk 1, WF502 of No 90 Sqn, which crashed inverted into the ground at Llanarmon Yb Il in Denbighshire, whilst undertaking a high level radar bombing practice.  He is buried in St John's Churchyard, Tunbridge Wells

8 Jan

PEARTON, EDWARD DAVID  (1818041) age: 28

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Washington B Mk 1, WF502 of No 90 Sqn, which crashed inverted into the ground at Llanarmon Yb Il in Denbighshire, whilst undertaking a high level radar bombing practice.  He is buried in Malpas Road Cemetery, Newport

8 Jan

REAKES, KENNETH ALBERT  (1812701) age: 28

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Washington B Mk 1, WF502 of No 90 Sqn, which crashed inverted into the ground at Llanarmon Yb Il in Denbighshire, whilst undertaking a high level radar bombing practice.  He is buried in Hawarden Cemetery

8 Jan

SLOANE, WILLIAM RUTHERFORD  (42269) age: 32

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Washington B Mk 1, WF502 of No 90 Sqn, which crashed inverted into the ground at Llanarmon Yb Il in Denbighshire, whilst undertaking a high level radar bombing practice.  He is buried in Hawarden Cemetery

8 Jan

SPELLER, CECIL BRIAN  (1891930) age: 28

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Washington B Mk 1, WF502 of No 90 Sqn, which crashed inverted into the ground at Llanarmon Yb Il in Denbighshire, whilst undertaking a high level radar bombing practice.  He is buried in Hawarden Cemetery

8 Jan

WHEELER, EDWARD FRANK  (2557798) age: 18

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Washington B Mk 1, WF503 of No 90 Sqn, which crashed inverted into the ground at Llanarmon Yb Il in Denbighshire, whilst undertaking a high level radar bombing practice.  He is buried in Hawarden Cemetery

8 Jan

HOLMES, HAROLD EDWARD  (568500) age: 32

A/Flt Sgt

8 Jan

JEFFREYS, RONALD ALFRED  (4060462) age: 20

SAC

9 Jan

RAHMAN, ABDUL HAMID BIN ABDUL  (734648) age: ?

A/Cpl

He was serving at RAF Kai Tak at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Muslim Cemetery, Kowloon

12 Jan

ALDER, ROBERT ELLIOTT  (569762) age: 33

A/Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings C Mk 1, TG602 of the TCASF, which dived into the ground near Shallufa after the port elevator and tailplane broke away during steep turns.  He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery

12 Jan

BARNARD, BRYAN COWPER  (3510306) age: 21

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings C Mk 1, TG602 of the TCASF, which dived into the ground near Shallufa after the port elevator and tailplane broke away during steep turns.  He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery

12 Jan

BURKILL, CLARENCE  (1590192) age: 27

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings C Mk 1, TG602 of the TCASF, which dived into the ground near Shallufa after the port elevator and tailplane broke away during steep turns.  He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery

12 Jan

KIRKWOOD, THOMAS MURRAY GORDON  (578279) age: 29

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings C Mk 1, TG602 of the TCASF, which dived into the ground near Shallufa after the port elevator and tailplane broke away during steep turns.  He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery

12 Jan

OKKER, VICTOR CHARLES  (2516403) age: 22

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings C Mk 1, TG602 of the TCASF, which dived into the ground near Shallufa after the port elevator and tailplane broke away during steep turns.  He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery

12 Jan

RYDER, JOHN JAMES BOWKER DFC, AFC  (179272) age: 29

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings C Mk 1, TG602 of the TCASF, which dived into the ground near Shallufa after the port elevator and tailplane broke away during steep turns.  He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery

12 Jan

SAVILL, DEREK STANLEY  (3130426) age: 19

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings C Mk 1, TG602 of the TCASF, which dived into the ground near Shallufa after the port elevator and tailplane broke away during steep turns.  He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery

12 Jan

WADE, HARRY RICHARD  (4073929) age: 29

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings C Mk 1, TG602 of the TCASF, which dived into the ground near Shallufa after the port elevator and tailplane broke away during steep turns.  He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery

12 Jan

WILKINSON, GEORGE MALCOLM  (610650) age: 32

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings C Mk 1, TG602 of the TCASF, which dived into the ground near Shallufa after the port elevator and tail plane broke away during steep turns.  He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery

13 Jan

HEANEY, MICHAEL ROBERT HAMMERSLEY  (607379) age: 20

Flt Cdt

He was serving at RAF Cranwell at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Halstead.  He is buried in Wakes Colne Cemetery

13 Jan

QUINN, BRIAN FREDERICK  (2577554) age: 22

AC2

He was serving at RAF Hednesford at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Wellington.  He is buried in Bowden, Hale & District Cemetery, Altrincham

13 Jan

HEDGER, FREDERICK JAMES  (2463439) age: 21

LAC

He was serving at RAF Oakington where he collapsed and died shortly after returning to camp on his motor cycle.  He is buried in Longstanton Churchyard.

15 Jan

ARCHER, MATTHEW WILLIAM  (3042644) age: 27

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Lancaster GR Mk 3, TX270 of No 38 Sqn, which collided with Valetta, VX562 of the Malta Communication Flt about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

CHANDLER, VICTOR RONALD  (2236868) age: 32

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Lancaster GR Mk 3, TX270 of No 38 Sqn, which collided with Valetta, VX562 of the Malta Communication Flt about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  He is buried in Imtarfa Military Cemetery

15 Jan

CURTIS, CLEMENT NOEL  (1866900) age: 28

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Lancaster GR Mk 3, TX270 of No 38 Sqn, which collided with Valetta, VX562 of the Malta Communication Flt about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

GILES, ARTHUR LESLIE  (3039893) age: 24

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Lancaster GR Mk 3, TX270 of No 38 Sqn, which collided with Valetta, VX562 of the Malta Communication Flt about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

GORDON, IAN ROY AFM  (657028) age: 30

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Lancaster GR Mk 3, TX270 of No 38 Sqn, which collided with Valetta, VX562 of the Malta Communication Flt about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

HAISMAN, GEORGE ARTHUR  (1436376) age: 29

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Lancaster GR Mk 3, TX270 of No 38 Sqn, which collided with Valetta, VX562 of the Malta Communication Flt about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

JERZYKOWSKI, STEFAN  (706469) age: 28

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Lancaster GR Mk 3, TX270 of No 38 Sqn, which collided with Valetta, VX562 of the Malta Communication Flt about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

BEGGS, ROBERT  (1553446) age: 29

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

BENT, THOMAS  (4009249) age: 29

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

CAREY, HAROLD WILLIAM  (51735) age: 33

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

DALY, JOHN MICHAEL LAURI  (4049628) age: 20

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

HILL, MATTHEW  (4027373) age: 24

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

HODGSON, RAYMOND  (4046079) age: 20

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

McVEAGH, JOHN WILLIAM FREDERICK  (4047323) age: 20

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

OLIVER, ERIC CHARLES  (2210146) age: 27

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

PARKES, JOSEPH  (4036387) age: 21

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

RALEY, KEITH BRIAN  (2561430) age: 21

AC1

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

RIGBY, RICHARD LIONEL  (3125636) age: 22

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

SEAGO, PETER FREDERICK  (4030551) age: 22

Jnr Tech

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

SENIOR, ARTHUR  (809134) age: 36

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

STOCK, KENNETH MALCOLM  (2520652) age: 19

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

WAKEMAN, ALAN THEOPHILUS  (607159) age: 23

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

WILSON, GEORGE DUNCAN  (4032345) age: 25

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

YATES, SAMUEL ALAN  (4050267) age: 20

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

15 Jan

YORSTON, GORDON BRUCE  (577620) age: 28

A/Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VX562 of the Malta Communication Sqn which collided with Lancaster, TX270 of No 38 Sqn about 150 miles from Malta in heavy rain and hail before dawn.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

16 Jan

MOORE, JOHN GORDON GWENNAP  (5197) age: 43

Wg Cdr

He was serving at RAF Ruislip and committed suicide by gas poisoning in at home in Queensborough Terrace, Bayswater.  He was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium.

17 Jan

WATSON, FREDERICK JOHN  (652832) age: 32

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Finningley and was found by his wife, groaning on the floor of their bathroom, but didn't summon immediate help and he died later that day in Doncaster Royal Infirmary, a verdict of suicide being returned.  He is buried in General Cemetery, Gainsborough.

21 Jan

CHIVERS, EDWARD JOHN  (2523807) age: 19

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Vampire FB Mk 5, WA339 of No 202 Advanced Flying School, which is believed to have crashed into Liverpool Bay.  

21 Jan

WALTERS, BERNARD FRANK  (804230) age: 34

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Dragonfly HAR Mk 4, WT845 of the Casevac Flt which crashed near Chemor Perak after the rotor hub fractured and the main rotor failed.  He is buried in Cheras Road Cemetery, Kuala Lumper

25 Jan

HOLLAND, RONALD CHARLES  (4084144) age: 19

LAC

He was serving at RAF Bassingbourn at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Cambridge.  He is buried in Edwinstowe Parish Church

26 Jan

DOUGLAS, TERENCE  (4046315) age: 20

SAC

He was serving at RAF North Point and died in hospital in Hong Kong from injuries sustained when he fell from a second floor balcony whilst on duty.  He is buried in Colonial Cemetery, Hong Kong

27 Jan

BOOTH, FRANCIS HENRY GIFFARD  (201853) age: 28

Fg Off

He was killed whilst serving on exchange with No 77 Sqn RAAF, when his Meteor failed to return from a ground attack sortie against railway tunnels near Sinmak, although he was seen climbing away from the target area.  

27 Jan

YOUNGMAN-EATON, KENNETH  (4077323) age: 18

AC2

He was serving with No 2 Wks Sqn, RAF Ismailia at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery

27 Jan

HAUPT, WILLIAM GORDON  (3036635) age: 26

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 2, WH696 of No 3 LRFU which crashed vertically into the ground at high speed near Twyford in Berkshire during the pilot's second solo flight on type.  He is buried in Brookwood Cemetery

27 Jan

ORRELL, STUART CARDY  (621146) age: 32

M Plt

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 2, WH696 of No 3 LRFU which crashed vertically into the ground at high speed near Twyford in Berkshire during his second solo flight on type.  He is buried in New Cemetery, Abingdon

27 Jan

COOKE, ROBIN MICHAEL  (2548633) age: 18

Off Cdt Nav

He was serving at RAF Digby at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in North Kesteven.  He was cremated at South Down Crematorial Cemetery, Brighton

28 Jan

DE COURCY, MICHAEL CHARLES CAMERON  (4096469) age: 22

A/Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Balliol T Mk 2, WG122 of No 7 Flying Training School which crashed into a ploughed field near Stamford after control was lost during unauthorised low level aerobatics.  He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, Cottesmore

28 Jan

MACFARLANE, MORRISON  (2552042) age: 21

LAC

He was serving at RAF Pembroke Dock at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Llanelly.  He is buried in Arkleston Cemetery, Renfrew

28 Jan

BISHOP, COLIN DEREK  (4078743) age: 20

A/Plt Off

He was possibly killed whilst flying in T-6D, 42-85368 of San Marcos AFB which which was involved in a accident on this date.  He is buried in San Marcos Cemetery, Texas

28 Jan

WOOD, MICHAEL ANTHONY GRAY  (3511049) age: 23

A/Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in T-6D, 42-85368 of San Marcos AFB which crashed  into the ground at San Marcos AFB.  He is buried in San Marcos Cemetery, Texas.

29 Jan

MEHERS, TERENCE MICHAEL  (587517) age: 18

App Air

He was either serving at RAF Halton or died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He is buried in Halton Cemetery

30 Jan

MITCHELL, BRIAN STANLEY  (592223) age: 20

Cpl

He was serving as a wireless operator at RAF Colombo and died in hospital from injuries sustained whilst flying in  Tiger Moth, CY-AAH of the Ceylon Air Academy which crashed on take off from Ratmalana Airport.  He is buried in Kanatte Cemetery, Colombo.

31 Jan

PETRIE, ALEXANDER  (1563021) age: 29

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Bishops Court at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in East Glamorgan.  He is buried in Ballengeich Cemetery, Stirling

31 Jan

SAUNDERS, THOMAS WALTER  (4104016) age: 18

AC2

31 Jan

LOWE, JAMES EDWIN  (966405) age: 50

Flt Sgt

31 Jan

McCARTER, DOMINIC FRANCIS  (1905372) age: 27

AC1

31 Jan

TATCHELL, ALBERT WILLIAM  (155777) age: 52

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Halfpenny Green at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Scotland?.  He is buried in Godlington Cemetery, Swanage